UK tech leaders have high hopes for the next government June 4, 2024 As the nation gears up for its next general election, the UK tech sector is voicing its expectations for the incoming administration.
‘Brand Britain’ needs a refresh under the next government, says top business body June 4, 2024 A new government must prune the UK’s sprawling business tax system and refresh “Brand Britain” if the country is to boost investment and restore its status as a global hub for commerce, the country’s top business body has said.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for muted open ahead of ECB rate cut decision June 4, 2024 Doubts about US exceptionalism drive Asian market decline. UK spending slows in May. Investors watch ECB and BOC policies.
Labour set for biggest election victory in party history, poll suggests June 3, 2024 Labour is on course for the biggest election victory in the party’s history, surpassing Tony Blair’s 1997 landslide, a poll has suggested.
‘I’ve changed my mind’: Nigel Farage will stand in the General Election – and lead Reform June 3, 2024 “I’ve changed my mind. It’s allowed you know, it’s not always a sign of weakness. It could potentially be a sign of strength.
Boys from the Blackstuff: Grim-up-North drama is compelling misery-nostalgia June 3, 2024 Boys from the Blackstuff shows how it is possible to look back on a period of widespread hardship with a degree of fondness.
Businesses bet on growth as activity begins to pick up June 3, 2024 Labour and the Tories need to lay out a road map for cost cutting and turbocharging investment, Britain’s biggest business body has said.
Election 2024: ‘Wealth creation’ top Labour priority despite higher tax call June 3, 2024 Labour has been urged to bring in “higher taxes on wealth” in a bid to raise revenue - despite Sir Keir Starmer insisting his priority is “wealth creation”.
Government champion needed to tackle over-regulation, City lobby group says June 3, 2024 A City lobby group has called on the next government to tackle regulation that drags on international competitiveness of the financial sector.
Labour hold record lead over Tories among UK businesses, pollsters find June 3, 2024 Labour have clocked up a record 17-point lead over the Conservatives among UK businesses ahead of the July 4 general election.
